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Barbara Allin.
1.
'Twas early in the month of May
When the leaves were a swelling.
Sweet William on his death-bed lay
For the sake of Barbara Allin.
2.
He sent his servants to the town
The place where she was dwelling
Said, my master is sick and sends for you
If your name be Barbara Allin.
3.
She went but did not want to go
She could hardly keep from crying
And when she got there, 'twas all she said,
"Young man, I think you're dying."
4.
"I know I'm sick, and very sick
And death is with me dealing
But none the better will I ever be
If I don't get Barbara Allin."
5.
"Do you remember the other day
When we were at the tavern
You drank your health to the ladies 'round,
And slighted Barbara Allin."

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Barbara Allin.
1.
'Twas early in the month of May
When the leaves were a swelling.
Sweet William on his death-bed lay
For the sake of Barbara Allin.
2.
He sent his servants to the town
The place where she was dwelling
Said, my master is sick and sends for you
If your name be Barbara Allin.
3.
She went but did not want to go
She could hardly keep from crying
And when she got there, 'twas all she said,
"Young man, I think you're dying."
4.
"I know I'm sick, and very sick
And death is with me dealing
But none the better will I ever be
If I don't get Barbara Allin."
5.
"Do you remember the other day
When we were at the tavern
You drank your health to the ladies 'round,
And slighted Barbara Allin."